Fourth of July week parades, concerts and other events

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Jun 27, 2013 at 9:56 AMJul 5, 2013 at 1:32 PM

SEE BELOW FOR FIREWORKS LISTINGS

July 13: Activities will begin at 6 p.m., refreshments will be available and there will be a fireworks display at 9:20 p.m. at the Veterans Athletic Complex fields, West Boylston Street. The rain date is July 14.

Friday: Amusement rides will be hosted by the East Brookfield Fire Association and Friends for the Community at 6 p.m. at Connie Mack Field, Connie Mack Drive. For more information, contact (508) 867-6769 or email friendsforthecommunity@yahoo.com.

Saturday: Events include a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the East Brookfield Baptist Church, 262 Main St.; a wheels parade for children at 11:30 a.m.; a parade along Main Street beginning at noon; a firemen's muster at 1:30 p.m.; talent show and karaoke from 2 to 6 p.m.; a softball game with the East Brookfield Baptist Church versus town officials, 3:30 p.m.; and chicken barbecue, 4 to 6 p.m. Bad Tickers will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gazebo. Amusement rides, hot-air balloon rides, dunk tank, crafters, vendors, face painting, raffles and food booths will be ongoing from 1 p.m. Fireworks will be at 9:30 p.m. at Connie Mack Field, Connie Mack Drive. Admission is $2. The rain date is July 8. For more information, call (508) 867-6769, ext. 314, or email friendsforthecommunity@yahoo.com.

Friday: Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. at 99 Park St.

Thursday: The Millbury Lions Club will sponsor its annual carnival from 6 to 11 p.m. at Windle Field, Canal Street. A fireworks display will begin at dusk, about 9:30 p.m., Wednesday and July 4 at Windle Field. The fireworks are co-sponsored by the Millbury Bicentennial Committee.

Saturday: Fireworks will begin at 9 or 9:15 p.m. Congregate at Rotary Park, Kennedy Drive, for the fireworks, which will be behind the fire station. The rain date is Sunday.

Saturday: Events include Anne Marie Gordon Junior Olympics for the kids at 9:30 a.m. and a volleyball tournament for teens and adults at 11 a.m., both at Memorial Field. A Bike and Doll Carriage Parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunny Common. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. A road race will begin at 5 p.m. Registration will be at 4 p.m. on the Town Common. A lip sync contest will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Town Common. Registration will be at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday: Rutland Historical Society will host an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. in honor of the 300th anniversary of the town's founding. “A Living History — Rutland's People and Their Homes,” will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. and there will be a patriotic singalong and birthday cake from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Wood House, 232 Main St.

Saturday: Family Fun Day will include carnival rides, vendors, games and music from noon to 10 p.m. at the Spencer Fairgrounds. Headline band Class Reunion will perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. A fireworks display will begin about 9:30 p.m. The rain date is Sunday.